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coffee journalTop-down view of six small ceramic bowls holding various whole and ground spices and dried chilies on woven fabric

What purpose do tasting notes serve?

A common question we get in our cafes is, “Do your coffees get roasted or brewed with the foods listed on your 12oz bags?”.  We don’t ever roast or brew our coffee with any other ingredients. There...

coffee journalPile of roasted coffee beans scattered on a world map over East Africa

Consider the Map

Are the coffees of Honduras different from those of El Salvador? You're right—totally agree! But why? Let's look at a well-known, beloved growing region from each: Marcala and Chalatenango. Both ha...

coffee journalClose-up of roasted coffee beans being stirred by an agitator inside a drum roaster

Roasting and Caffeine Content

Contrarians rejoice: roasting does not affect a coffee’s caffeine content in any significant and predictable manner. Let’s dig deeper to understand why. Generally speaking, all coffee is caffeinate...